Fritz Trainer: Power Play 1: Mating Patterns

Checkmates are missed more often than you'd think — even by top players. The problem isn't that the patterns are unknown; it's that in a real game, distracted by positional, strategic, tactical, and psychological pressures (not to mention time trouble), these critical moments slip by unnoticed.

In this Fritz Trainer course, GM Daniel King trains you to recognise the early outlines of mating patterns quickly and reliably — a skill that's just as vital for defenders as it is for attackers. Surviving wave after wave of threats can be deeply demoralising for your opponent. These patterns appear at all levels, and there's no excuse for missing them. Now is the time to rehearse them until they're instinctive.

• Key skill: Recognising mating patterns under time pressure
• Suitable for: All levels — attackers and defenders alike
• Instructor: GM Daniel King
• Format: Fritz Trainer Digital Download